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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 285.30 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 285.30 and 163.08 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 285.30 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/285.30 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 285.30 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 46,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,526.72/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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